The east shore of Green Lake as pictured from Pospect Point around 1900.

The east shore of Green Lake as pictured from Pospect Point around 1900.

Photo: City Of Seattle Municipal Archive

Image 4 of 94

The caption reads: "Mrs. Weedin, wife of Robert Weein, on fof the original homesteaders. E. 73rd St." Pictured in a 1900 photo by Mrs. M. Conn. The image is described as being of Green Lake despite the street name. less

The caption reads: "Mrs. Weedin, wife of Robert Weein, on fof the original homesteaders. E. 73rd St." Pictured in a 1900 photo by Mrs. M. Conn. The image is described as being of Green Lake despite the street ... more

Photo: City Of Seattle Municipal Archive

Image 5 of 94

The Green Lake trolley, pictured in 1900. The trolley line ran on the east side of the lake.

The Green Lake trolley, pictured in 1900. The trolley line ran on the east side of the lake.

Photo: City Of Seattle Municipal Archive

Image 6 of 94

Boats on Green lake, pictured Jan. 1, 1900, according to city of Seattle records.

Boats on Green lake, pictured Jan. 1, 1900, according to city of Seattle records.

Photo: City Of Seattle Municipal Archive

Image 7 of 94

Green Lake, pictured in 1900.

Green Lake, pictured in 1900.

Photo: City Of Seattle Municipal Archive

Image 8 of 94

The caption for this 1900-era photo reads as follows: "Starting of middle old road to Green Lake from top level of Woodland Park. Gentleman on extreme right with whiskers is Guy Carleton Phinney."

The caption for this 1900-era photo reads as follows: "Starting of middle old road to Green Lake from top level of Woodland Park. Gentleman on extreme right with whiskers is Guy Carleton Phinney."

Photo: City Of Seattle Municipal Archive

Image 9 of 94

A swimming pool constructed near Green Lake in a photo taken around 1900.

A swimming pool constructed near Green Lake in a photo taken around 1900.

Photo: City Of Seattle Municipal Archive

Image 10 of 94

A view of Green Lake from the south side of the lake, on a snowy day in 1903.

A view of Green Lake from the south side of the lake, on a snowy day in 1903.

Photo: City Of Seattle Municipal Archive

Image 11 of 94

The caption of this photo reads: "Seymours' Home [6904 Weedin Pl.?]" Pictured in 1909.

The caption of this photo reads: "Seymours' Home [6904 Weedin Pl.?]" Pictured in 1909.

Green Lake's water clarity before, left, and after treatments with copper sulphate, pictured in a 1936 photo.

Green Lake's water clarity before, left, and after treatments with copper sulphate, pictured in a 1936 photo.

Photo: City Of Seattle Municipal Archive

Image 38 of 94

Men push the Green Lake dredge back toward the water. Pictured in a Jan. 11, 1936 photo.

Men push the Green Lake dredge back toward the water. Pictured in a Jan. 11, 1936 photo.

Photo: City Of Seattle Municipal Archive

Image 39 of 94

Green Lake bathhouse, pictured June 25, 1936.

Green Lake bathhouse, pictured June 25, 1936.

Photo: City Of Seattle Municipal Archive

Image 40 of 94

Green Lake bathhouse, pictured June 25, 1936.

Green Lake bathhouse, pictured June 25, 1936.

Photo: City Of Seattle Municipal Archive

Image 41 of 94

Green Lake bathhouse, pictured June 25, 1936.

Green Lake bathhouse, pictured June 25, 1936.

Photo: City Of Seattle Municipal Archive

Image 42 of 94

A Works Progress Administration water feature at Green Lake, pictured Nov. 5, 1936.

A Works Progress Administration water feature at Green Lake, pictured Nov. 5, 1936.

Photo: City Of Seattle Municipal Archive

Image 43 of 94

Green Lake Christmas tree lighting, pictured in 1941.

Green Lake Christmas tree lighting, pictured in 1941.

Photo: City Of Seattle Municipal Archive

Image 44 of 94

A building at 7460 Woodlawn Avenue, pictured May 1942.

A building at 7460 Woodlawn Avenue, pictured May 1942.

Photo: City Of Seattle Municipal Archive

Image 45 of 94

Boys pose with Old Woodenface, a target used in Seattle Times-sponsored pitching competitions. Pictured April 23, 1946.

Boys pose with Old Woodenface, a target used in Seattle Times-sponsored pitching competitions. Pictured April 23, 1946.

Photo: City Of Seattle Municipal Archive

Image 46 of 94

The original caption read: With steam up and a full crew and passengers, Train No. 1 of the S. B. B. and O. Railroad took off for a test run yesterday on its new route near Green Lake. July 24, 1947.

The original caption read: With steam up and a full crew and passengers, Train No. 1 of the S. B. B. and O. Railroad took off for a test run yesterday on its new route near Green Lake. July 24, 1947.

Photo: P-I File

Image 47 of 94

The Green Lake pitch 'n' put golf course under construction in 1947.

The Green Lake pitch 'n' put golf course under construction in 1947.

Photo: City Of Seattle Municipal Archive

Image 48 of 94

Children are awarded ribbons for the 50-yard dash in 1947.

Children are awarded ribbons for the 50-yard dash in 1947.

Photo: City Of Seattle Municipal Archive

Image 49 of 94

Aurora Avenue near Green Lake, pictured Aug. 23, 1949.

Aurora Avenue near Green Lake, pictured Aug. 23, 1949.

Photo: City Of Seattle Municipal Archive

Image 50 of 94

Woodlawn Avenue near Latona Street, pictured in August 1950.

Woodlawn Avenue near Latona Street, pictured in August 1950.

Photo: City Of Seattle Municipal Archive

Image 51 of 94

Evans Pool lifeguards are pictured in an undated photo.

Evans Pool lifeguards are pictured in an undated photo.

Photo: City Of Seattle Municipal Archive

Image 52 of 94

The Aqua Theater cast, pictured in 1955.

The Aqua Theater cast, pictured in 1955.

Photo: City Of Seattle Municipal Archive

Image 53 of 94

Evans Pool at Green Lake Park, pictured in 1955.

Evans Pool at Green Lake Park, pictured in 1955.

Photo: City Of Seattle Municipal Archive

Image 54 of 94

The Aua Theater Rodgers and Hammerstein dress rehearsal for Music Under The Stars chorus and corps de ballet, pictured in 1955.

The Aua Theater Rodgers and Hammerstein dress rehearsal for Music Under The Stars chorus and corps de ballet, pictured in 1955.

Photo: City Of Seattle Municipal Archive

Image 55 of 94

A crowd gathers for the Aqua Theater at Green Lake in 1955.

A crowd gathers for the Aqua Theater at Green Lake in 1955.

Photo: City Of Seattle Municipal Archive

Image 56 of 94

Sewer work underway at 80th Street and Green Lake Way on Dec. 26, 1956.

Sewer work underway at 80th Street and Green Lake Way on Dec. 26, 1956.

Photo: City Of Seattle Municipal Archive

Image 57 of 94

The intersection of Densmore Avenue North and Green Lake Way North, pictured Dec. 18, 1956.

The intersection of Densmore Avenue North and Green Lake Way North, pictured Dec. 18, 1956.

Photo: City Of Seattle Municipal Archive

Image 58 of 94

Spud on Green Lake Way, pictured in April 1956.

Spud on Green Lake Way, pictured in April 1956.

Photo: City Of Seattle Municipal Archive

Image 59 of 94

A corner store at Latona Avenue, pictured in April 1956.

A corner store at Latona Avenue, pictured in April 1956.

Photo: City Of Seattle Municipal Archive

Image 60 of 94

Green Lake Way and 80th Street, pictured March 4, 1957.

Green Lake Way and 80th Street, pictured March 4, 1957.

Photo: City Of Seattle Municipal Archive

Image 61 of 94

Aurora Avenue near Green Lake, pictured Jan. 28, 1958.

Aurora Avenue near Green Lake, pictured Jan. 28, 1958.

Photo: City Of Seattle Municipal Archive

Image 62 of 94

A home at the intersection of 73rd Avenue and Fifth Avenue, pictured in Januard 1959.

A home at the intersection of 73rd Avenue and Fifth Avenue, pictured in Januard 1959.

Photo: City Of Seattle Municipal Archive

Image 63 of 94

The Aqua Follies underway at Green Lake on March 19, 1959.

The Aqua Follies underway at Green Lake on March 19, 1959.

Photo: City Of Seattle Municipal Archive

Image 64 of 94

A view of Green Lake from the west, pictured in July 1959.

A view of Green Lake from the west, pictured in July 1959.

Photo: City Of Seattle Municipal Archive

Image 65 of 94

Flooding north of Green Lake on Nov. 23, 1960.

Flooding north of Green Lake on Nov. 23, 1960.

Photo: City Of Seattle Municipal Archive

Image 66 of 94

A home at 7725 First Avenue, pictured Sept. 20, 1960.

A home at 7725 First Avenue, pictured Sept. 20, 1960.

Photo: City Of Seattle Municipal Archive

Image 67 of 94

Billboards near Green Lake, pictured in August 1960.

Billboards near Green Lake, pictured in August 1960.

Photo: City Of Seattle Municipal Archive

Image 68 of 94

Flooding north of Green Lake on Nov. 23, 1960.

Flooding north of Green Lake on Nov. 23, 1960.

Photo: City Of Seattle Municipal Archive

Image 69 of 94

Sewer work underway at Green Lake, pictured in March 1962.

Sewer work underway at Green Lake, pictured in March 1962.

Photo: City Of Seattle Municipal Archive

Image 70 of 94

Ravenna Boulevard approaching Green Lake Way, pictured Jan. 9, 1963.

Ravenna Boulevard approaching Green Lake Way, pictured Jan. 9, 1963.

Photo: City Of Seattle Municipal Archive

Image 71 of 94

Green Lake Park and Evans Pool, pictured April 10, 1969.

Green Lake Park and Evans Pool, pictured April 10, 1969.

Photo: City Of Seattle Municipal Archive

Image 72 of 94

The south end of Green Lake pictured in 1970.

The south end of Green Lake pictured in 1970.

Photo: City Of Seattle Municipal Archive

Image 73 of 94

The south end of Green Lake pictured in 1970.

The south end of Green Lake pictured in 1970.

Photo: City Of Seattle Municipal Archive

Image 74 of 94

Sailors on the water at Green Lake in 1970.

Sailors on the water at Green Lake in 1970.

Photo: City Of Seattle Municipal Archive

Image 75 of 94

Green Lake basketball courts, pictured in 1980.

Green Lake basketball courts, pictured in 1980.

Photo: City Of Seattle Municipal Archive

Image 76 of 94

Green Lake playground, pictured in 1985.

Green Lake playground, pictured in 1985.

Photo: City Of Seattle Municipal Archive

Image 77 of 94

Roller skaters circle Green Lake in 1990.

Roller skaters circle Green Lake in 1990.

Photo: City Of Seattle Municipal Archive

Image 78 of 94

Tasha Doerschel, a Bitter Lake Day Camp counselor in 1998, baths in the sun while her campers play in Green Lake, Sept. 1998.

Tasha Doerschel, a Bitter Lake Day Camp counselor in 1998, baths in the sun while her campers play in Green Lake, Sept. 1998.

Photo: P-I File

Image 79 of 94

Honey Bear Bakery, pictured in 1998.

Honey Bear Bakery, pictured in 1998.

Photo: Phil H. Webber, Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Image 80 of 94

Green Lake, pictured Jan. 29, 1999.

Green Lake, pictured Jan. 29, 1999.

Photo: City Of Seattle Municipal Archive

Image 81 of 94

Taking advantage of a gorgeous spring day, Bob Smith and Ki McGraw, both yoga instructors at Hatha Yoga in the University District, practice a yoga posture at Green Lake. Pictured April 2001.

Taking advantage of a gorgeous spring day, Bob Smith and Ki McGraw, both yoga instructors at Hatha Yoga in the University District, practice a yoga posture at Green Lake. Pictured April 2001.

Photo: P-I File

Image 82 of 94

Heidi Dietrich works out on Green Lake in preparation for this week's USRowing Masters National Championships. Pictured in 2006.

Heidi Dietrich works out on Green Lake in preparation for this week's USRowing Masters National Championships. Pictured in 2006.

Photo: PAUL JOSEPH BROWN/P-I

Image 83 of 94

Ken Nsimbi of Beacon Hill enjoys the cool spray of a hose from the Green Lake Espresso cart in 2007.

Ken Nsimbi of Beacon Hill enjoys the cool spray of a hose from the Green Lake Espresso cart in 2007.

Photo: Meryl Schenker, Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Image 84 of 94

Residents of the Green Lake Motel on Monday about their situation as they defy orders to vacate in 2008.

Residents of the Green Lake Motel on Monday about their situation as they defy orders to vacate in 2008.

Photo: Andy Rogers/Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Image 85 of 94

Douglas, a Springer Spaniel owned by Peter Socha of Seattle, leaps over Green Lake's waves in pursuit of a tennis ball. May 15, 2008.

Douglas, a Springer Spaniel owned by Peter Socha of Seattle, leaps over Green Lake's waves in pursuit of a tennis ball. May 15, 2008.

Photo: Mike Urban, Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Image 86 of 94

West Green Lake Beach team member, Erin Smart, puts her hands to her face as she watches her teammates have difficulty seating their rowboat's oars. Pictured in 2008.

West Green Lake Beach team member, Erin Smart, puts her hands to her face as she watches her teammates have difficulty seating their rowboat's oars. Pictured in 2008.

Photo: Kristine Paulsen, Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Image 87 of 94

The Museum of Flight team tests out their boat at Seattle's Seafair Milk Carton Derby on Green Lake in 2009.

The Museum of Flight team tests out their boat at Seattle's Seafair Milk Carton Derby on Green Lake in 2009.

Photo: Thom Weinstein, Special To Seattlepi.com

Image 88 of 94

Mark Willson, left, and Mark Blatter from Historic Seattle place an eagle made of milk cartons on top of their group's Seattle P-I globe boat at Seattle's Seafair Milk Carton Derby on Green Lake in 2009.

Mark Willson, left, and Mark Blatter from Historic Seattle place an eagle made of milk cartons on top of their group's Seattle P-I globe boat at Seattle's Seafair Milk Carton Derby on Green Lake in 2009.

Photo: Thom Weinstein, Special To Seattlepi.com

Image 89 of 94

Mia Robert of Seattle reads a book while floating on an inflatable seat she purchased before her trip to the park. Pictured in 2009.

Mia Robert of Seattle reads a book while floating on an inflatable seat she purchased before her trip to the park. Pictured in 2009.

Photo: Joshua Trujillo, Seattlepi.com

Image 90 of 94

People row a boat as lanterns float by during the From Hiroshima to Hope Latern Ceremony held at Green Lake on Aug. 6, 2012.

People row a boat as lanterns float by during the From Hiroshima to Hope Latern Ceremony held at Green Lake on Aug. 6, 2012.

Photo: Sofia Jaramillo

Image 91 of 94

Officers pursue as a naked man runs from Seattle police officers after he apparently assaulted two young people at the lake and was chased into the middle of Green Lake. He clung naked to a buoy before swimming to Duck Island where he continued to evade police. They finally captured him. Photographed on Sept. 4, 2012. less

Officers pursue as a naked man runs from Seattle police officers after he apparently assaulted two young people at the lake and was chased into the middle of Green Lake. He clung naked to a buoy before swimming ... more

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO

Image 92 of 94

Hundreds of festive, adorable canines and their owners took part in the annual "A Very Corgi Howloween" costume walk on Oct. 25, 2014, at Green Lake.

Hundreds of festive, adorable canines and their owners took part in the annual "A Very Corgi Howloween" costume walk on Oct. 25, 2014, at Green Lake.

Photos presented here come from the Seattle Municipal Archive, the Washington Museum of History and Industry and the seattlepi.com archive. Take a look at the links below for galleries collected of other Seattle neighborhoods.